Thanks for that. I should explain that this is a replacement SIM from a previous Curve 8520 that was stolen, so I would presume that any subscriptions should already be set up, at least at a commercial level.

Or maybe you're talking about a device subscription thing?

BTW - I don't think the "yes" has to be a response to anything judging from what I've read.

I found the following virginmobile.com / vm / setup3gAndGprs.do ?contentId=setting.up.3g.gprs.howdoi.sm101

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Ensure a suitable BlackBerry data plan is enabled on the account. Depending on the BlackBerry device used the service can be set by one of the following options:

Go to the relevant BlackBerry Internet Service Portal website for the service provider.
Follow the on-line instructions to send the service books to the device.

3) Access Point only (for some applications)

Select Options (or Settings then Options) > Device > Advanced System Settings > TCP/IP
Ensure the APN Settings Enabled option is selected.
Enter goto.virginmobile.uk as the APN:
Ensure the APN Authentication Enabled option is selected and enter the Username and Password listed below. NOTE: - If the Username and Password fields below are blank, leave this option disabled.
Username for APN: user
Password for APN:
Open the TCP options menu and select Save.
Press the end call key to return to the home screen.